Dylan Peterson has signed a new contract with the St. Louis Blues.

If he plays NHL games, I’d be very surprised.

In my opinion this player is from a long line of big, fast, skilled guys who are not physical and tantalize with their tools, but just do not have that exceptional competitive win at all costs drive that career NHLers have.

I’ve been watching him for a while and I wish him well, but he reminds me of Brendan Perlini. Justin Bailey is also recent example of this player type.

No matter how he performs, there always will be NHL General Managers lining up to give him a chance, because these players will always get chances that their actual results suggest that they should not get.

I sincerely hope he proves me wrong and that he has a long and successful NHL career.

there are many NHLers who don't have a win at all cost drive.

You don't have to brutalize to be a good NHL defenseman, just clear your net and know how to use your stick.
What I do know is being willing to block shots goes a long way, and he's willing.
Kind of takes a lot of drive to step into a puck. Most people don't want to.